The Election Commission has cancelled the nomination of Monira Sharmin, the National Citizen Party (NCP) candidate for a reserved women’s seat in the 13th National Parliament. The decision was made after inconsistencies were found in her submitted information during the verification process. The announcement came on Thursday around noon. Monira Sharmin stated that she intends to appeal the cancellation.

Earlier, the Election Commission had suspended her candidacy and granted her time until Thursday noon to submit proof of resignation from government service. Questions arose regarding her eligibility under Article 12(1)(ch) of the Representation of the People Order (RPO) 1972, which disqualifies individuals from becoming Members of Parliament within three years of resigning or retiring from government or statutory employment.

Separately, the Commission also rejected the nomination of NCP central leader Nusrat Tabassum for missing the submission deadline by 19 minutes, as her papers were received after the 4 p.m. cutoff time.